Super Bowl 50: Luc Robitaille rooting for 'old guy'

Former Los Angeles Kings left wing Luc Robitaille stands by as a statue of him is unveiled in front of Staples Center before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. Robitaille is currently the president of business operations for the Kings. Photo Credit: AP / Mark J. Terrill

Luc Robitaille, the Hockey Hall of Famer, former Ranger and president of business operations for the Kings, was in Nashville on Saturday for the announcement that Los Angeles will host the 2017 NHL All-Star Game.

But what does he think of the NFL returning to L.A. with the Rams later in 2016?

“I think it’s great; I think it’s a great thing,” he said. “The NFL is such a special sport and for having them come back, I think it’s going to be a very special thing. I’m going to watch a few games. I’m excited about it.”

So what’s his pick for Super Bowl 50?

“You know, I really like New England, so once Denver won, and I’m a fan of John Elway and how he built that team, and Peyton Manning, it’s such a great story. I’ll just say I’m probably going to be rooting for the old guy.”

Neil Best first worked at Newsday in 1982, returned in 1985 after a detour to Alaska and has been here since, specializing in high schools, college basketball, the NFL and most recently sports media and business.